By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and STEPHEN SMITH TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an

With Hurricane Helene intensifying on its path to hit Florida as a major storm, residents and officials are preparing for impact as reminders from 2022's deadly and destructive Hurricane Ian remain in the Gulf Coast.

Helene is expected to continue its current path, heading north-northeast but will speed up significantly over the next 24 hours.